The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 53,400
€ 43,100
€ 53,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 535i is 0.3 inches shorter.
535i
518d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
535i
518d
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.22 %
General
535i
518d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
535i
518d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B47
N55-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
535i
302 hp
148 hp
518d
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
535i
518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
▶ REPLAY
12.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
535i
12.96 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
518d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
535i
31 mpg
56 mpg
518d
23 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
1036 mi
535i
572 mi
1036 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
535i
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i
518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
